Philippians 3:13

"Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,"

This is the KJV of Philippians 3:13.  I kind of favor KJV because when I first came to know Jesus as my Savior and Lord, it was the one that I read and began memorizing scripture from.  The book of Philippians is a wonderful book.  Read it several times over and over.  Philippians has 4 chapters and a total of 104 verses.  Very short, but oh what we read in these words will help you with our daily walk with Jesus.

Take the above verse - so many times we live in the past because of regret or maybe because of great times then.  We don't want to leave it.  And yet, God says to forget those things which are behind.  Of course we always have our memory of the past, but God wants us not to dwell on it. Today is a new day.  Tomorrow will be a new adventure! 

We trust you, Jesus, as we begin this day with you!

BOOK SIGNING

I will be at the Book Mouse bookstore in Ottawa, Illinois on August 9th for a book signing of my devotional book, "Spending Every Day With Jesus".  Hope to see you there!

This devotional has 366 'starts' for your day.  Beginning our day with Jesus is the best way to start. 

Well, it has certainly been awhile.  It is good to be back with enthusiasm for sharing the joy we have in knowing the Lord Jesus as Saviour! 

"Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord."  Psalm 34:11  This verse came to mind today and I was reminiscing days long ago when I used to write a little article for our monthly newsletter at church.  Just simply shared a verse of Scripture with a little explanation, a puzzle, and word of encouragement to honor the Lord in all we do. 

Now I would like to encourage any and all who read this to do the same.  Honor the Lord in all we do. Many of us have to go to work each day (or maybe part time), some may work out of your home, some may be stay-at-home moms (or dads), but regardless we can all honor our Lord. May I encourage you to take a little time each day (mornings seem best) to read from the Scriptures and enjoy the lessons that can be learned only from God.  Getting into this habit will prove beneficial as the days and weeks roll into months and even years!  Think about it!